1. Continue with assigned chores for kids. 2. Do household chores on a daily rather than weekly basis. 3. Keep up with laundry. 4. Limit television viewing during the week for all kids. 5. Our schedule is full — don’t…
Category: Musings on Me
Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving
Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving. I had a car at college for my last two semesters of college. It was fun to be able to get in the car and go home for the weekend. Before I had to arrange…
All About Me by Musings from Me
All About Me… I’m English — although at this point I have been in the U.S. for more than half of my life. I’m a proud U.S. citizen. My nomadic childhood of living in 8 houses in 3 countries while attending 7…
Musings from Me: All About Us
I’m a blogging mom with three kids: a kid, a preteen, and a teen. My preteen/tween is 11. My teen is 13. My youngest is 6. The husband is a teacher/administrator. We live between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. I was…
December 25 — Am I Ready???
I’m stressed. I’m tense. I have a ton of work to do. I have not wrapped a single gift. I have 2-3 packages still to arrive. I’m trying not to get panicked about this fact. I’m borderline snippish with family…
Winners: Blog Anniversary!
Blog Anniversary Giveaways! [I apologize in advance for not listing the winner’s names — I wanted to get this post up.] Care Bear Tell-Tale Tummie DVD — mailed My Little Pony Twinkle Wish Adventure DVD — mailed Oikos Spa Kit and…
Christmas Can’t Happen Amid Boxes and Bags
It’s that time of year again where I unpack Christmas decorations. Sort through hooks. Decide which ornaments to put on the tree and which will go on a shelf. Assign kids a task or three. Assemble nativity sets. Decorate the…
Teens and Other Drivers: Take the Buzzed Driving Pledge!
None of my children are of driving age…YET. I don’t need to worry about handing the car keys to a teen who may or may not be heading to a party where alcohol may or may not be served. I…
Teen Driving Tips
I found this on our local high school’s website. Very Important Information for teens and their parents… As we enter the winter driving months it is important for you to remind your student drivers to take precautions to avoid potentially…
P.S. I LOVE FedEx!
Come rain or shine or winds or icy roads or hail or… Well, you get the idea. Whatever the weather my FedEx guy or gal delivers my packages. Period! As a young mom of a newborn, I talked my boss…
